Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Finance Analyst to join our dynamic and busy BSPS Finance Team.
The post holder will support the Business Support Accountant and collaborate closely with a professional team, including a Senior Finance Analyst and a Deputy Business Support Accountant.
This role involves working directly with specialty leads and other departments to ensure robust and accurate financial management and reporting at all times.
The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity, providing insightful analysis, and supporting effective decision-making across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
- We are seeking a progressive and motivated Finance Analyst who will support our strategic objectives and drive excellence within our financial services.
- The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide high-quality financial analysis to support decision-making and service improvement.
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets and financial plans.
- Interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly to clinical and operational teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promote best financial practice.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure accurate, timely financial information.
- Support the development and implementation of financial systems and processes.
- We are committed to developing our workforce, and this role offers opportunities for future internal progression for ambitious and capable candidates.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of monthly and annual management accounts, including:
- Investigating variances and resolving discrepancies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Discussing confidential and sensitive financial matters with staff, providing guidance and financial advice where appropriate.
- Participating in the creation of interfaces and journals to input, process, and manipulate financial data within NHS Finance Systems.
- Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in line with organisational priorities.
- Producing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making at departmental and senior management levels.
- Monitoring expenditure against budgets, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with NHS financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborating with clinical and operational teams to provide financial insights that inform service improvement and strategic planning.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- The role requires high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information professionally, ensuring the integrity of organisational finances.
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of monthly and annual management accounts, including:
- Investigating variances and resolving discrepancies, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Discussing confidential and sensitive financial matters with staff, providing guidance and financial advice where appropriate.
- Participating in the creation of interfaces and journals to input, process, and manipulate financial data within NHS Finance Systems.
- Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in line with organisational priorities.
- Producing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision-making at departmental and senior management levels.
- Monitoring expenditure against budgets, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assisting with audits and ensuring compliance with NHS financial policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborating with clinical and operational teams to provide financial insights that inform service improvement and strategic planning.
- Contributing to the development and improvement of financial systems, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- The role requires high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information professionally, ensuring the integrity of organisational finances.
This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant finance experience in a large organisation.
- Experience of preparing and maintaining accounting records
- Use of relevant software packages
- Preparation of management accounts
Desirable
- Previous NHS Accounting Experience
- Knowledge of E Financials
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials
- Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT full membership (i.e. exams plus portfolio of minimum one year's work experience
- CCAB/CIMA Certificate level or Honours degree
Desirable
- Commitment towards completing CCAB/CIMA qualification
Specific Competancy
Essential
- Supporting Information
- Attention to detail
- Relevant information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant finance experience in a large organisation.
- Experience of preparing and maintaining accounting records
- Use of relevant software packages
- Preparation of management accounts
Desirable
- Previous NHS Accounting Experience
- Knowledge of E Financials
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials
- Knowledge of Electronic Staff Record
Qualifications
Essential
- AAT full membership (i.e. exams plus portfolio of minimum one year's work experience
- CCAB/CIMA Certificate level or Honours degree
Desirable
- Commitment towards completing CCAB/CIMA qualification
Specific Competancy
Essential
- Supporting Information
- Attention to detail
- Relevant information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
